Procurement Officer

Aurec; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurec is seeking a Procurement Officer for a Federal Government ICT procurement role based in Canberra, ACT. You will drive end-to-end procurement, contract administration and strategic supplier engagement to achieve outcomes.

You will monitor contract performance, ensure compliance with terms and government policies, and provide timely advice on complex negotiations with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• End-to-end ICT procurements experience with contract administration.
• Baseline security clearance and ability to work in a Federal Government environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and clear written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Undertake end-to-end ICT procurement activities and manage contracts.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance with terms and government policies.
• Build relationships with technical teams and external stakeholders to negotiate outcomes.
• Provide timely advice on procurement and contracting matters.
• Lead workflows with limited supervision while guiding the team.

Skills

End-to-end ICT procurement

Contract administration

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Job description

Procurement Officer | Federal Government

About the Opportunity

• Join a high-performing team driving end-to-end ICT procurement and contract management within a major Federal Government environment.

• Leverage your Commonwealth procurement expertise to deliver high-quality outcomes, manage complex contracts, and support critical divisional objectives while providing leadership within a collaborative team.

What's on Offer

• Contract/Engagement: Contract engagement

• Location & Flexibility: Canberra, ACT (Only)

Role & Responsibilities

• Undertake end-to-end ICT procurement activities and manage contracts for goods and services to ensure outcomes meet strategic objectives.

• Monitor contract performance and compliance in accordance with agreed terms, risk management plans, and overarching government policies.

• Develop and maintain robust relationships with technical professionals, internal teams, and external stakeholders to negotiate outcomes and deliver high-quality customer service.

• Provide accurate and timely advice and support on a diverse range of procurement and contracting matters, from simple administrative functions to complex negotiations.

• Manage and monitor your own workflows with limited supervision while providing leadership and guidance within the team.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:

• Technical Toolkit: Demonstrated capability in conducting end-to-end ICT procurements, contract administration, and compliance monitoring.

• Experience: Proven Commonwealth procurement experience within a large Federal Government organisation or similarly complex enterprise environment.

• Core Capabilities: Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills (both written and verbal), with a demonstrated ability to gather information, explore new viewpoints, and build effective relationships with diverse personality types.

Eligibility & Clearance Requirements

• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current Baseline security clearance.